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Lydia McLaughlin is back on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" after leaving four years ago.

She has worked in media for years and created two high-end lifestyle magazines: Beverly Hills Lifestyle and Nobleman.

She shared her three favorite summer trends right now with INSIDER readers: Clear heels, lace, and crop tops paired with maxi skirts.

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Lydia McLaughlin has some definite style favorites for the summer.

Before she proclaimed herself to be the "friendship whisperer" on the Bravo show, McLaughlin sharpened her style as a lifestyle magazine maven. She and her husband, Doug McLaughlin, founded Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine and recently launched a new high-end men's magazine, Nobleman. That's one reason she decided to return to the reality show.

Here are McLaughlin's favorite fashion trends this summer:

1. Clear heels

"I actually am sporting the old-school clear heels," she said. "You know, the high heels with jellies on them. I am loving those!"

2. Lace

"I love lace, doing a lace with like a peek-a-boo in the middle or kind of like some sheer panels," McLaughlin said. "I think that is awesome and I'm loving that."

Lydia McLaughlin returns to "The Real Housewives of Orange County" after leaving the show in 2013. Tommy Garcia/Bravo

3. Crop tops paired with maxi skirts

"I'm a fan of a crop top and maxi skirt," the 36-year-old told us. "I think it's super-summery and easy and fun. You can dress it up or dress it down."

"Those would be my go-to's for the summer outfits I love," McLaughlin told us.

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.